RAL 330-M vs RAL 540-M

RAL 330-MRAL EffectvsRAL 540-MRAL EffectΔE 37.3Very different colors

Both are RAL Effect colors. RAL 330-M reads as beige-pink, while RAL 540-M reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 6, RAL 330-M will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 37.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 330-M vs RAL 540-M in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 330-M and RAL 540-M in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 330-M has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M living room interior

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 330-M gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M bedroom

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M bedroom

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 330-M gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M kitchen painted backsplash

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M kitchen painted backsplash

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 330-M gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M bathroom

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M bathroom

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 330-M gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M victorian house interior

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M victorian house interior

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 330-M gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 330-MRAL Effect 330-M kitchen cabinets

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RAL 540-MRAL Effect 540-M kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 330-M
RAL Effect · RAL 330-M
Hex#8B5943
LRV13.3
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 330-M
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
RAL 540-M
RAL Effect · RAL 540-M
Hex#562F4E
LRV5.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 540-M
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

RAL 330-M vs RAL 540-M Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 330-M on one side and RAL 540-M on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More RAL 330-M comparisons

See how RAL 330-M stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 330-M
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 330-M
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 330-M
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 330-M reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 330-M
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 330-M
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 330-M
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 330-M
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 330-M
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 330-M
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 330-M
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 330-M
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
RAL 330-M
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 330-M
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 330-M reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
RAL 330-M
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
RAL 330-M
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 330-M reads slightly lighter

Piazza
RAL 330-M
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
RAL 330-M
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
RAL 330-M
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
RAL 330-M
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
RAL 330-M
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 330-M reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
RAL 330-M
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
RAL 330-M
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
RAL 330-M
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
RAL 330-M
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 330-M reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
RAL 330-M
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
RAL 330-M
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 330-M
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 330-M
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 330-M
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
RAL 330-M
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone